Cloud Database Administrator III in United States at Jobgether

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Cloud Database Administrator III based in the United States.

This role sits within a high-impact healthcare technology environment focused on powering secure, scalable data systems that support millions of critical transactions every day.
You will be responsible for designing and maintaining cloud-native database architectures that ensure performance, availability, and regulatory compliance.
The position plays a key role in safeguarding sensitive healthcare data while optimizing large-scale systems across modern cloud platforms.
You will work closely with engineering, infrastructure, and compliance teams to build resilient and secure database solutions.
The environment is fast-paced and innovation-driven, with a strong emphasis on automation, reliability, and continuous improvement.
This is an opportunity to directly influence the stability and efficiency of systems that enable better patient care outcomes across the healthcare ecosystem.

Availity is a leading healthcare engagement platform that connects providers and health plans through a vast data exchange network. It processes billions of transactions annually and supports mission-critical healthcare operations across the United States and globally.

• Design, implement, and manage secure and highly available cloud database systems across AWS and other cloud environments.
• Administer large-scale PostgreSQL and MySQL environments, with exposure to Oracle and MS SQL Server systems.
• Ensure database performance optimization, monitoring, troubleshooting, and capacity planning across production workloads.
• Implement backup, disaster recovery, and high-availability strategies to ensure business continuity.
• Enforce database security standards and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations such as HIPAA, HITECH, and PCI DSS.
• Collaborate with engineering, DevOps, and compliance teams to support application and infrastructure needs.
• Develop automation scripts and infrastructure-as-code solutions using tools such as Python, Terraform, and AWS services.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in database administration supporting production environments.
• Strong hands-on experience with PostgreSQL and MySQL; Oracle and SQL Server experience preferred.
• Proficiency in AWS, including managing RDS and Aurora at scale in production systems.
• Strong SQL expertise; NoSQL experience is a plus.
• Solid understanding of database security, encryption, and regulatory compliance frameworks (HIPAA, HITECH, PCI DSS).
• Experience with scripting and automation (Python, Terraform, and AWS Lambda is a plus).
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills in cross-functional environments.
• AWS Certified Database – Specialty or equivalent certifications are highly valued.

• Competitive salary with bonus structure
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, vision)
• Generous HSA employer contributions
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match (effective day one eligibility)
• Unlimited PTO for salaried employees + paid holidays
• Paid parental leave for all parents, including adoptive parents
• Wellness reimbursement program (fitness, racing events, wellness initiatives)
• Education and certification reimbursement programs
• Strong culture of diversity, inclusion, and employee resource groups
• Remote-first flexibility with collaborative, camera-enabled work culture
• Continuous learning environment with access to internal experts and training resources
• Community engagement opportunities through volunteering and social impact initiatives